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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What s inside? Specifications 3 Exploded view 4 Accessories 5 2. Setup your system Overview 6 Remove side panels 8 Cable management 9 Installing power supply 10 Adjust case feet 11 Installing motherboard 12 Installing cooling 13 Installing drives 14 Installing graphics card 16 Installing watercooling 18 Connecting front I/O 20 3. Pro tips Dust filters 21 Expand & upgrades 22 4. Support Contact us 23 Warranty 24 2
SPECIFICATIONS CASE SPECIFICATIONS Dimension 170 mm x 650 mm x 274 mm (WxHxD) 6.7 in x 26.1 in x 10.8 in Heighth incl. Feet 663 mm (26.1 in) Form Factor Small Form Factor Materials Anodized aluminium panels Powder coated steel chassis Tempered glass side panels MB Support Mini ITX PSU Support SFX, SFX-L Front I/O 2x USB 3.0, Power button, RGB button Side Window Yes, Tempered glass both sides PCI SLOTS & DRIVE BAYS PCI slots 2 Internal 3.5 2x (if no radiator is installed) Internal 2.5 4x (2 included) FAN 120 mm 140 mm Front 3x 3x (1 installed) Bottom 1x 1x (1 installed) RADIATOR 120 mm 140 mm Front Up to 240 Up to 280 Bottom 120 - INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Premium fan 140 mm 2x Power supply cover 1x Pump bracket 1x 2.5 SSD bracket 2x GPU bracket 1x PCI-e x16 Risercable 1x 8-pin CPU Extension cable 1x CLEARANCE CPU Cooler 82 mm (3.2 in) Graphics card length 529 mm (20.8 in) Cable Management 27mm (1.1 in) Front Radiator 80mm (3.1 in) * Depending on GPU height/length. SUPPORT Contact (International) Contact (North and South America) Warranty support@phanteks.com support@phanteksusa.com 5 Years* *see page 24 3
EXPLODED VIEW 1. Chassis 2. Front Panel 3. Rear Panel 4. Top Grill 5. Bottom Grill 6. Right Side Panel 7. Left Side Panel 8. GPU Bracket 9. Case Feet 4 1 8 3 6 7 9 5 2 4
ACCESSORIES 2.5 SSD BRACKET - 2 Pre-installed - For 2.5 SSD PREMIUM FAN 140 MM - 2 Pre-installed - Hight static pressure - Silent operation PUMP BRACKET - 1 Included in accessory box - Universal mounting holes - Rubber dampening ACCESSORY BAG - 1x 8-pin CPU extension cable - 6x Zip Tie 150 mm - Phanteks Logo Badge - 4x Rubber Feet (for horizontal placement) TOOLBOX Fan screw M3x5 mm Motherboard / SSD 6-32x6 mm PSU/GPU bracket 6-32x5 mm Case / Pump bracket / HDD 6-32x6 mm Thumb screw 8x 22x 8x 14x 1x 6-32x31 mm Radiator/fan screw 8x 5
OVERVIEW The Evolv Shift X gives you the ultimate flexiblity to place it anywhere in the house. E A S Y A C C E S S Reach your best I/O with just a press C A B L E R O U T I N G Route your cables through the top or bottom of the rear panel. 6
P L A C E V E R T I C A L Minimize the footprint. P L A C E H O R I Z O N T A L Use the rubber feet included in the toolbox. 7
REMOVE SIDE PANELS REQUIRE: 1 1. LOOSEN THUMB SCREWS 2. SLIDE SIDE PANEL UP 3. TAKE SIDE PANEL OUT FIRST TIME USE 2 3 2 2 3 LOOSEN: 8x Each panel is mounted securely with 4 slide to lock pins and 2 captive thumb screws. Removing all side panels gives you full 360 degree access to the whole system. 8
CABLE MANAGEMENT M O T H E R B O A R D C A B L E C O V E R Flip open for easy access. D E D I C A T E D C A B L E A R E A Bundle excess cables with velcro ties. C L E A R O U T Z O N E Keep cables out of this zone for easy panel installation. 9
INSTALLING POWERSUPPLY REQUIRE: 1. REMOVE POWERSUPPLY COVER - Remove two thumbscrews. - Slide the cover up to release. REMOVE: 2x 2 1 4x Pull 3. 2. INSTALL POWERSUPPLY - Pull off the bottom grill. - Install the powersupply. CONNECT POWER ADAPTER Don t forget to turn on the power switch on your powersupply. 10
ADJUST CASE FEET REQUIRE: VERTICAL HORIZONTAL 4x RUBBER FEET A. B. B. A. CHANGE POSITION 2X FOOT POSITIONS REMOVE FOOT B. A. A. B. B. A. A. B. REPOSITION: 4x REMOVE: 4x 11
INSTALLING MOTHERBOARD REQUIRE: The motherboard is placed vertical with the rear I/O pointing upwards. Please consult your motherboard manual for more detailed instructions. 4x Keep cables clear from fan blades. Use 8-pin extension cable if necessary. These standoffs have a special collar to keep the motherboard in place when installing vertically. 12
INSTALLING COOLING REQUIRE: FRONT The Evolv Shift X was designed with water cooling in mind and therefore we recommend you to use water cooling for your CPU cooling for the best performance. 140 FAN 120 FAN BOTTOM 140 FAN 120 FAN 13
INSTALLING DRIVES 2.5 SSD INSTALLATION 1. 2. 4x 3. 4. 14
REQUIRE: 1. 3.5 HDD INTERNAL 3.5 HDD INSTALLATION 3.5 HDD s can t be installed if a radiator is installed here. 2. 8x 3.5 HDD 15
INSTALLING GRAPHICS CARD 1. PREPARE GPU BRACKET B. 2x A. The GPU can be installed in 2x different orientations. Re-position the stand-off screw accordingly. We recommend to: A. Face cooler in for aircooled GPU. B. Face cooler out for watercooled GPU. REMOVE: 1x 2x 16
REQUIRE: 2. INSTALL GRAPHICS CARD 3 1 Slide GPU into the case 2 3 Secure with thumbscrew Lock with case screws 1 Slide the GPU bracket in the desired position with optimal clearance for your watercooling hardware, see page 18. 2 1x 2x 17
INSTALLING WATERCOOLING PUMP BRACKET ADJUSTABLE 210mm Radiator + Fan + GPU 157mm 2x PUMP LOCATIONS 120 form factor 140 form factor 18
REQUIRE: PUMP BRACKET MOUNTING HOLES: Standard D5 Swiftech MCP EKWB D5 EHEIM DDC 42-50 mm 120 mm fan mount Please use the radiator screws that come with your radiator. When using the Phanteks radiator screws make sure the threading matches with your radiator s. Remove this panel to get better access to your water cooling hardware. (GPU Block / Tubing / Fittings) REMOVE: 4x 19
CONNECTING FRONT I/O P O W E R B U T T O N TO MOTHERBOARD Power SW SHORT HOLD Short Press: Turn on your system Press and hold: Turn off your system USB 3.0 TO PSU 12V SATA input for RGB controller R G B B U T T O N TO PHANTEKS RGB PRODUCTS HOLD SHORT Press and hold: LED On/Off Short Press: Choose LED Color (10 colors) RGB connector (expansion) LONG Long Press: Choose Mode Mode 1: STATIC Mode 2: BREATHING Mode 3: COLOR CYCLE 20
DUST FILTERS We recommend to clean your filter once a month for optimal performance. Use running water to clean your filters and let it dry up before putting back to use. 21
EXPAND AND UPGRADE 2.5 SSD BRACKET PH-SDBKT_01 The Shift X has place for an aditional two SSD brackets. PHANTEKS PH-F120MP / PH-F140MP The Shift X supports up to 4 casefans. - High static pressure - Silent operation - 120 mm and 140 mm sizes - Available in Black or White MORE RGB The RGB controller in the Evolv Shift X supports up to 5 meters of LED strips. This allows you to expand your RGB lighting with any of our RGB products. Choose to control manually with a single button or connect the RGB controllor to your motherboard with the adapter cable. PHANTEKS LED strips PHANTEKS RGB Waterblocks - INTEGRATED MAGNETS - DURABLE WATERPROOF SILICON HOUSING - EXPANDABLE DAISY CHAIN CONNECTORS 22
CONTACT US As a Phanteks customer, you are priority number one. We have a dedicated team of employees across the globe working hard every day to make sure we deliver the superior experience you deserve. We are here for you. If you have a question or a concern about our products, we have numerous ways you can reach us. Please choose one most convenient for you to connect with our team. CUSTOMER CARE RMA and Technical Support Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PST Global Regions: rma@phanteks.com support@phanteks.com North America and South America: Phone number : +1(909)598-2115 support@phanteksusa.com 23
WARRANTY PHANTEKS warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period; when given normal, proper and intended usage. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, PHANTEKS will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with same product or similar product. The replacement product assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 30 days, whichever provides longer coverage for the customer. Duration of warranty: 1. FANS - 5 years 2. I/O Port - 2 years 3. LED On/Off Switch - 2 years 4. Chassis - 5 years 5. Front and Top Panels - 5 years Please check www.phanteks.com/warranty for more information. 24
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